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Delightful March.

Spring, spring. beautiful spring.
Is made Of little of everything.
One moment the sunbeams salnbrious glow.
And then in your face flies shower of snow.
The blue birds pour forth most musical flood.
And they hop the ground till they're froze In the
mud
The orioe pauses in building his nest
And wishes he had a corduroy vest.
The violets will shortly empurple the field.
And keep ON empurpling until they're congealed
The wren at the doorstep will daintily toot
Until he's cut short by the coy epizoot
Spring, spring. beautiful spring.
Your made of little of everything!
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Now Ia the Time

Applicant ito dime museum man)-Im look
ing for q job.
Dime Museum Man-What's your speciality
Applicant-Im . Prohibtionist.
Dime Museum Man-But Prohibitionist Ia
not rarity.
Applicant know he isn't; but he will be be-
fore long You had better make q contract with
me while I'm cheap
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sharp Settlements.

Puck.
"There is one thing about me-" said Dumley,
as he wrote his name in the hotel register; II
pay as CO. and don't you forget to remember
i'll"
'"Any baggagel" demanded tho clerk.
"Non
'Thcn you won't pay as YOU 90; you'll pay An
you comel Two dollars, please, and remembee
not to forget itr
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who Made the Racket?

''What was the great racket heard In your
woodshed after you GOT home from fishing last
nieht2s asked one small boy of another
ut was me swingin' the buggy whip for fun
the other replied.
"But heard somebody jumpin' around, too
"Oh, that was pa, seeing if he could jump over
the wash boiler and two tubs"
''Bus who was it yelled so like thunderia
t'Why, every time he made extra high
Jump he would holIer kinder il fun. you know. q
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NOTES AND QUERIES.
Editor Of the Indianapolis journal:

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
The stanza inquired for by your Franklin CORE
spondent is from hymn ascrbed to VIM. b. Brad
bury find it in old choir collection called The
Eclectic Tune-book.'
There is time, we know not when,
A point we know not where,
That marks the destiny of men,
To glory despair.
'"Tbere is line, by unseen
That crosses every path
The hidden boundary between
Gods patience and his wrath.
'How far may go on in sini
How long will God forbearf
Where does hope end? and where begin
The confines of despair.
IAN answer from the skies Is sent
'Ye that from God deparu
Whileit is called to-day. repent
And harden not your heart" q.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Where did the national Democratic convention
meet in 1861 Was Stephen A. Douglas nominated
was he nomnated7 Where John G. Breckenridge
nominated in 1861 Which was considered the reeu.
lar nominee. and which was nominated frsti
NEW GOSHEN, Ind. j. T. HUNTER.
The national Democratic convention of 1860 met at
Charleston, 8. G., April 3d. The delegates from the
Northern States and the prosavery delegates could
not agree, and the delegations from Alabama Bfssis
sippi, Florida, Texas and portions from Louisiana
South Carolina Arkansas and North Carolina retired
fftyseven ballots having been cast without choice
The next convention was held at Baltimore in June
where the entire delegations from Virginia NORTH
Carolina. Tennessee. California and Delaware. and
parts of Maryland Kentucky Massachusetts, and Della
ware withdrew Stephen A. Douglass was nominated
by the convention, and the boltsrs Also at BALTIMORE
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Harbingers.
What need for heralds of the year.
ToIilt down thro the sky,
On vivid wing with whistle clear.
To carol, ''Sprirg is nighP'
Or tiny couriers of her train,
To charge up thro' the mold,
With message writ in letters plain
On crocus' cloth of goldl
When spring 10 fairly on her way
TITS proof, and some to spare
Her Sunday bonnet every day
My neighbor's wife doth wear.
IL, N. B.
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A Good Stock ON Hand.

Office Boy ito Boston editor)-There's a gent
outside, sir with fringe on his pants, what says
he wants to see the editor.
Boston Editor-Never say gent or spants, !"
James: and toll tho gentleman We don't want
any poetry.
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March.
All, March, you're boisterous fellow
Sturdy and strong of limb;
Treading the rough ground mellow,
Filling the world with your vim.
Tapping the sod with fresh showers;
Sweeping the lingering leaves;
Singing matin to flowers;
Rousing the sap in the trees.
Welcome, thou rude reformer!
Blow the dull clouds away.
And leave gentler performer
To deck the green meadows for May.
But my heart follows the sickle,
The grand and brave pioneer.
Whose footprints never grow tickle.
But strives for those he holds dear.
So March breaks the clods of winter,
And softens the sullen mold
While the sun with each glistening splinter
Buries deep rich harvest of gold.
Harriet Newell Led &c.
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Snow Drops.

Snow Drops.
In snow drops, we'll ween,
A lovingcup is seen,
A pledge betwixt soft Spring
And the frost-bearded King;
For see. the chalice shows
White as the winters SHOWS,
Save, here, brim-stains Of green;
'Tis plain what these should mean
So many times the lip
OF Spring did touch and sip.
Edith u. Thomas. In Critic.
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Spring Wraps.
Fashion Record

Record
Jackets are the fashionable outdoor garments
for girls and young ladies.
They may be obtained to suit all purses, hut
the palmer the jacket the more money it costs.
In serviceabie wearing jackets, black stockinet
is best liked, having give. they fit like jerseys
and are very comfortable in weight
Small checks and narrow, indistinct stripes
the next grade. Some very elegant jackets
appear in these goods and the finish Is equal to
seal garment.
Broadcloth, in colors from cream to dark
browns and Rreys. are the newest importation in
the jacket line. The very highest shades are
most stylish.
All the jackets are fastened with very plain
buttons and of many sizes. Great diversity Of
taste in the size 10 shown for buttons range from
a small dress button to those the size of a silver
dollar. Pearl buttons used very extensively.
Hoods are still worn; the favor with which
they were received in the winter promises to con-
tinue through the early spring. And yet many
of the new jackets lack hood and possess high
military collar. Natural taste decides for or
against hood; both are fashionable.
Plannees and perfect fit are essential feat
ures Jackets to match dresses will be- much
worn.
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READING FOR THE DAY.
International Bible Studies.
STUDIES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.
E,rsf n..n~}a~


March 81 1881 Quarterly Review. [B G. 1904 $780,
Give lessons in January, four in February three in
Marchl
Lesson 1.-The Beginning. Gen. i: 1851. and ii:
l-3. Golden Text: In the beginning God created the
heaven and the earth Gen. i: /.
Lesson 2-Sin and Death. Gen. iii: 1-6, 1919
Golden Text: By man sin entered into the world,
and death by sin. Rom v: H.
Lesson 3-Cain and Abel. Gen. iv: 3-16 Golden
Text: Am my brothers keeperl Gen. iv: 3.
Lesson 4-Noah and the Ark. Gen. vi: 9-22
Golden Text: Noah did according unto all that the
Lord commanded him. Gen. vii: 5.
Lesson 5-The Call of Abram Gen. xii: 1-9
Golden Text. l will bless thee, and make thy name
great; and thou shalt be blessing. Gen. xii: 2.
Lesson 6-Lots Choice. Gen. xi lib. Golden
Text: Seek We first the kingdom of God, and his
righteousness. Matt, vi: 33.
Lesson Gods Covenant with Abram- Gen. XIV
Dis Golden Text: Fear not. Abram; l am thy
shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Gen. XIV l.
Lesson S-Abraham Pleading for Sodom. Gen.
xviii: 1888. Golden Text: In wrath remember
mercy. Hab. iii: 2.
Lesson 9-Destruction of Sodom. Gen. xix: 1926
Golden Text: Escape for thy life Gen. xix: II.
Lesson 10-Abraham Offering Isaac. Gen. xxi
LA Golden Text: God will provide himself lamb
for burnt offering Gen. xx g.
Lesson -11-Jacob at Bethel Gen. xviii: 1922
Golden Text: Surely the Lord is in this place. Gen.
xviii: 16.
Lesson 12-Jacobs New Name Gen. xxxi 9-12,
243O. Golden Text: And he said will not let
thee go. except thou bless me. Gen. xxi: 20.
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FASHIONS FANCIES.

New York Mail and Express
Something that recalls the old ripple sha3s
comes in the newly imported hats.
Emerads and diamonds combination foe
finger rings now especially in favor.
Black. undressed kid gloves are now the only
kind held to be strictly mourning"
India sbawls, because they are scarce, are to
be the stepladder of fashion this spring.
Big family breastpins are of no earthly use to
fashionable women who have ancestors
A sheepish fashion for the young Darwins 10
the new shepherds stick of natural wood.
Heliotrope is proclaimed far and near as the
fashiona ole spring color in almost everything
In bonbon trays the latest are in imitation
coral with WAX pearls on the edge and handle.
Boas have reached q size that make the wear
er's head look not only small but very comical
Black silk walking skirts with cloth Jackets
are enough seen to be regarded as fashionable.
The mistake the fat woman makes is going
too heavily into draperies and wing like" wraps.
New lamps are shown from week to week. and
there is no limit apparently to designs and pat
terms.
already exhibited in advance as s'seasonable nov
elites"
Ye modern swell tourist is handicapped with
his hat box, dressngsuit case, canes and UNI
brellas.
Dress materials for spring are gay and gaudy
enough to satisfy even the Southern coiored
women.
Since hotels and restaurants have introduced
the oyster plates. milady does not have them on
her table.
Some Of the new Easter cards are for book
marks and represent the perfection of ''haud-
painting"
Bowl champagne glasses have come back In
finer glass than ever, and exquisitely engraved
at the edge.
Mems scarfs have reached a color that will
IN nj ho tnuy hrt11 tan ~
Elimination.
Kersey cloth jackets, such as mems drivin4
coats are made of, are now made by the tailor
made women.
French heels are said to be entirely out of
fashion except among the bellies of the factory
and the kitchen.
Ample draperies, double-breasted vests, rever
collars, loose basque-front and braid apron and
plastron. are the features" of the new spring
gowns, according to high fashion authority.
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the ex-President had altogether broken
with Arthur. At the very time
when Grants most urgent applications
and recommendations in behalf OF political ad-
herents personal friends were rejected or ig-
nored. his own nomination was sent to the Senate:
government, for Grant was known to take keen
interest in our commercial relations with Next
co. and he could hardly refuse the appointments,
although to accent it would give the appearance
of a friendly feeling for the administration which
he was far from entertaining. He saw the de-
sign, but the great pablo interest was par
amount with him to any personal feeling He
DELAYED some little while, bnt finally accepted
the appointment This, of course, brought him
into closer relations with the State Department.,
but those relations did not extend to the head Of
the government
He negotiated a treaty to which he refers in
the following letter Of Feb A. 1883. In the win
ter of 1882 had gone to Cuba as consul-gen-
eral, and soon after my arrival the English vice.
consul at Havana was removed to the City Of
Mexico The English had maintained no diplo-
matte or consular representation in Mexico for
nearly twenty years-since the tripartite inva-
sion Of 1862. and heard in Havana that this
embassy, If such it could be called was an at
tempt to forestan General Grants treaty, and
prevent the United States from obtaining ad-
vantages which the English hoped to secure for
themselves. l wrote this to General Grant, and
he replied:
had heard before thai the English had sent their
vice-consul Cuba to Mexico. ostensibiy to renew
intercourse with that government. but particu
larly TO cooperate with the Germans and French "a
defeat commercial treaty with the United States.
sent your letter with from myself, the Secre
tary of State You should by all write to tbs
Secretary OF State, saying to him substantially wha
sou say to mo in your letter of the Sd of January
OF course cannot send that letter. We
full in negotiating commercial treaty which Il
prssaic~ly ratified SO far Us the Mexican government
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hrm 1t, taking care to annul Its ldoatry, for the
father Of the faithful was an iconoclast and a
hater of idols. One of the latest acts of his life
was to lead 40 900 pilgrims to the shrnes Of Nee
ca It is said the priests who
minister there number many thousands.
The ceremonies prescribed for to-day are
probably mixed with formulas come down from
the ancient Sabean worship, and too many
to be recorded here The most important are
seven times comprising the Kaaba, House of
Allah, seven times treadng the stone worn
smooth as glass by reverent feet of the faithful
According to the legends, the earliest worshiper
here was the first man. After his Punishment
from Eden thither he came. repentant, over
whelmed by the burden of sin. sorrowing most
of all that he no longer heard the prayers of the
angels. Ministering spirits heard his cry and
touched by his woe let down from heaven to
cover his defenseless head q tent with pillars of
jasper and ruby roof.
At the same time dropped from regions celes-
tial the wondrous Black Stone. now set in the
northeastern corner forming the angle of the OBJ
long building within the grand mosque. This
stone of veneration called the right hand of God
on earth, was once Tin the centuries numbered
only in heavenl jacinth pure pearl, glisten-
| ing the snow Mount Ararat Beholding
the sin-laden souls of humanity, it has shed so
many silent tears as to become quite black. To
| press the fevered lip and sun-scorched hand to
this miracle stone is to purchase exemption from
| the hell described in one Of the three Suras of
Mohammed, we'll named the Terrific.
The Kaaba is deeply worn with the kisses and
| touches of millions of lips and hands, through
| the passing generations. The sentient stone.
| which can hear, and understand, and remember,
| will appear at the day OF Judgment and be q
| swift witness for all who have laid hand upon
it. The mythic tale OF its change of color and
| its appearance after q thunderstorm are toe
| we'll known TO need repetition. The venture
some Englishmen who entered Mecca in disguise
at the peril OF life say 1t 10 common Wrolitt
The Worthington advance., 1887-12-22

Tuesday next. the 9Th, = tho regu-
laf day Tor tho whole worlds Soul
Commnnion. a number of our read
eIs have taken On interest Ia this ~
marksbts obeervancs, which, on tho
9th Of each month. sncircles the earth
With . girdle Of prayer and aspiration.
Only those who can leave out self and
selfish aims for tho time being. aud ark
for Universal Brotherhood aud the Era
Of Love and Peace. are invited TO Join
in the communion. Time Tor this lon
gitude about l;5O y. M, solar time, con.
tinuiug half an hour.
WOrthington time 10, we learn. about
2St minutes faster than solar time, 90
that about a:lS p. m, We suppose,
would be the time to begin here. where
clocks are set with railroad time.
Itch. Mango, and Scratches Of every
kind on human or animal, cured in 50
minutes by WO0lfOrds Sanitary Lo.
ti0n. This never fails. Sold by G. w.
Smith. Druggist, Worthington. l5.em
The carpenters and joiners' Labor
Union OF Los Angeles, CAL, have sent
out notices to the effect that there arr
more craftsmen now in southern Cali
lOrnla than can secure work, and warn,
ing laboring men against coming there
expecting 70 hud work ut remunerative
prices.
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Address, L. SAMUEL. Publisher,
Portland, Oregon
The Worthington advance., 1887-12-22

NOTICE OF MOK70AGE SALR Bt AD.
VERTISEAENT.
WHEREAS, default has been made in the
w conditions of a certain mortgage executed
and delivered by Ann Torrance, a widow
m0rtgagOr, to Minnesota Loan and Investment
Company. mortgage. dated the 18th day OF
Register oi Deeds Of the county Of Nob,es in in
the state Of Minnesota, on the 4th day Of
April, A. D, 1887, at 1 O'Clock p. m., In Hook
I'D" OF mortgages on page 496, on which there Is
claimed to be due and Is due at the date of this
And no action or proceeding has been in
stituted at law or in equity to recover the debt
secured by said mortgage or any part thereof:
by virtue Of \ power Of sale contained in said
mortgage. and of the statute in such case made
and provided, said mortgage will be fOreclOsed
by sale Of the mortgaged premises therein de.
county. for cash. at the front door of the court
house. In the village Of Worthing on in the
county of Mobiles and state of Minnesota, on
Saturday, the 7th day of January,
A. 1885, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to satis-
fy the amount which shall then be due on said
mortgage. with the interest thereon, and costs
and expenses Of sale, and twenty five dollars
attorneys fees, rs stipulated in said mortgage
The premises described in said mortgage and
90 to be sold are the lot. piece. or parcel Of
land situated in the county Of Mobiles and state
Of Minnesota. and known, and described ~ fol-
lows. tOWit:
The Southeast quarterfal OF Section Twenty
Two, (l02i, Of Range No. FOrty-Two, (42l
MINNESOTA LOAN AND ISvEsrMENT
COMPANY, MOrtagee.
GEO. W WILSON, Attorney OF Mortgage.
First pub. NOV. s. 81. Last pub. Dee. y. 81.
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on. cHRurxls a1RxoM.

OU1 cHRUTMA0 a1Rk0M.
The reason Why Christmas Il such Q
joyous time 10 simply because every
body gives gifts and tries to make 9th
o. people happy. This 10 tho real secret
and philosophy Of Christmas, 90 It u
Of every happy life. and tho only won
der to % 10 that the foolish humanraco
did not long ago take to living tho life
that Christ enjoined insteadof worship
ing him in stone churches and living
the selfish or Satanic life on tho out
side. Whenever men live in Brother
hoods and gather wealth In order to
give it away, Christmas will come ev-
cry morning; the Republic Of Christ
will take the place Of the Kingdom Of
Satan, and the Holidays will be holy
days In fact, equal to the happiest
Christmas days multiplied by Heaven.
The Worthington advance., 1887-12-22

The editor of the ADVANCE is still
using a pair Of mittens which were
knit during the winter of 1928, the
memorable blizzard winter. They were
knit by Mother Smith, who afterwards
returned to New York State with her
husband and daughter. The mitteus
have been used every winter since,
more or less. and although there are
holes in the palms, they will last a
winter or two more. Who can tell q
similar story.
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Judge Davidson writes from New
Orleans that he is bothered with mos
quitoes.. This is the normal" winter
insect down there. but what would
they say to the fact that house flies
were actually buzzing around here last
Saturday, in q dazed and hungry man
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TIE NIGHT BEFQRE CHRIST.
1AN.

'rwasthe night before Chrtstas. when ~ Tim,
Not creature was stirring, not even mosse,
1he seoekings were hung b the chimney with
In hopes that &. Nicholas ,ooa would IS tAer,.
The children were nestled I'll snug IN their beda,
While va:sons ci susar.pluns danced through
And mamma In Ter 'kerchief and in my can.
Had Just settled our brains for long winters
When oat on the ewn there arose such .elaass,,
1'pr,sx .sE from my bed to go what va' 10 nj:
Away to the window i,ew like lash,
Tore open The shutters and threw mp the sash,
The moon ON the breast Of tho new fallen snow,
Gave the luster OF midday to objects beloWi
when: Wnas 70 my wondering eyes should
But miniature sleigh and eight tiny deer,
.ts Sd a1ysr e ;slz e .1S
And e ga :Soused 10 aad essd s ssss
"Now hssherl ! now Praucer, now Dancer, now
On co,nsti on Cupid. on pundsr. on Bllxen:
es 81 :Se tns q
A. the leaves that before tho Wild hurricane ~,
When they meet with IN obstacle. mount 70 the
g Up 70 the house. top. the coarsers they hew.
Aud then IN atwinkling, heard on the root
~ s9G @ @nsx .nd " %.s 'sa ssras s nSs
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with 1
bound.
H' ~:s ;sSs dressed all in fur fro" his head 70 hi.
And bis clothes were all t.rnished With ashe.
A bundle Of toys he had nung on his back,
And he looked Ike peddler just opening his
His eyes how they twinkled. his dimp,e., how
His cheeks were like roses his noao like cherry,
His droll little mouth was drawn up IKE bow.
The stump OF = pipe he held tight in his teeth.
And ;hesM0ke it tehcircled his head like wreath,
He had broad face I round little belly -
That shook when he laughed like , bowl full OF
| He was chubby and plump. right jolly old elf.
And laughed when saw him IN spite Of my
| A wink oii oi his eye and twist Of hi. head
Soon gave me to know 1 had nothing "a
He spoke scs word. but went straight to hi.
And ailea all the stockings then turned with .
Aud laying his finger aside Of his nose.
| And giving q nod up the chimney he rose,
He spr:ng to his sleigh. to his team gave I
And away they all few like the down Of
| thistle. ~
But heard him excl.i,n ere he drove out o.
Merry Christina. to all, and to al, . good.
| night" ~
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Editors hght shy Of such words q
ndefatigablenese y ..indefectibility, 8
observation-disclosures, etc. They use up
lead pencils and exhaust the type.
They should Do dropped from tho Ian
guage, and the newspaper will Danish
them g It q gradually changing the
spalltng Of words and introducing new
ores. Moderns can see what the En-.
glish speaking world once submitted
toiwhen, according to Bsileys diction.
sry, tho word Observation-Disclosures
was used to express attaining to
honor,